Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — According to the Việt Nam Logistics Association, logistical costs are equal to around 20-25 per cent of Việt Nam’s GDP, of which transport costs account for 60 per cent of this, the highest level in the ASEAN region. Meanwhile, the costs in developed countries range between 9 and 14 per cent. This presents a challenge to the country’s economic growth. To tackle the problem as well as to take advantage of the opportunity to make profit, many market players, both foreign giants and local start-ups, are eagerly introducing new business models inspired by the sharing economy and new technologies, ushering in an exciting new age in transportation: the era of smart mobility Nguyễn Xuân Trường, CEO of Ahamove, a motorbike-based start-up using technology for delivery services, and Phan Bá Mạnh, CEO of Anvui, a start-up that provides management solutions for inter-provincial bus services … [Read more...] about Multiple opportunities for VN start-ups in smart mobility
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Alternative investment opportunities in Việt Nam
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Viet Nam News by Brian Spence This week, we take a look beyond shares and bonds at some of the more unusual and potentially lucrative alternative investment opportunities. “Alternative” investments is a catch-all term for anything that is not shares, bonds, mainstream property or cash. Beyond these traditional asset classes, Vietnamese investors can invest in everything from stamps and fine wine. Of course, the fact that alternative investment opportunities exist does not mean these investments are safe or advisable. Before you even consider an alternative investment opportunity, you need to understand the risks. When you’ve understood some of the dangers, take a look at some of the alternative investment ideas below. All of them are available to Vietnamese investors, although not all are Việt Nam-based. We’ve put them roughly in order of risk, starting with the “safest” and ending with those you should definitely steer clear of. This is … [Read more...] about Alternative investment opportunities in Việt Nam
Stock investment funds to see growth this year
Hanoi (VNA) - Stock investment funds would enter an opportunity of growth thanks to the on-going economic recovery and foreign capital inflows this year, said Tran Thanh Tan, Vice Chairman and CEO of the Vienam Investment Fund (VFM). Tan said the year was forecast to boost the local stock market with many IPOs of giant state-owned enterprises as well as the possibility of joining the MSCIâs emerging markets. In addition, foreign investment flows were returning through the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and free trade agreements. Also, positive businesses and better development of consumer goods, food and technology industries would also lift the market. While Tan said the market potential was definitely a chance for local funds, especially open-end funds, to grow. Tan said an open-end fund is deemed to offer a more flexible investment option as investors can buy and sell shares directly from the fund itself. Closed-end funds typically issue all their shares at the outset, with such … [Read more...] about Stock investment funds to see growth this year
Billion-dollar FDI highlights of 2015 – Opportunities – Investment
The first billion-dollar project is the US$3 billion additional investment to Samsung Display Vietnam located in northern province of Bac Ninh. On August 6, the Bac Ninh People’s Committee granted the investment certificate for the expansion of Samsung Display Vietnam Co. Ltd, the Vietnamese unit of Samsung Display Co. Ltd manufacturing and assembling next-generation high-definition screens. In July 2014, Samsung Display Vietnam held the plant’s ground-breaking ceremony, celebrating an initial registered investment of US$1 billion. After the capital addition, the total investment capital of the plant increased to US$4 billion. Once starting operation, the factory will have the production capacity of 48 million units per year and create approximately 20,000 jobs. Furthermore, the factory’s revenue is expected to reach US$1.5 billion in its first year of operation.The second is Duyen Hai 2 thermal power plant in the southern province of Tra Vinh, boasting the total … [Read more...] about Billion-dollar FDI highlights of 2015 – Opportunities – Investment
Seamaster Paint Group: Long-term investment in Vietnam
(VEN) - Vietnam Economic News' Trong Suong spoke with Teo Seck Chuan, the General Director of Seamaster Paint Vietnam. Seamaster Paint Vietnam has received a license to supply paint with warranty for 3, 5 and 10 years against fungus and algae growth, peeling, cracking, chalking and discoloration. And the warranty comes directly from the factory which gives added confidence to house and property owners. Its Project Department has also completed many prestigious projects such as Marina Bay Sands Singapore, Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore and Ciputra Hanoi International City, Ecolakes My Phuoc, The Oasis (Binh Duong), Riviera Cove Villas, The Estella of Keppel Land, RMIT University, Kumho Asiana Plaza Building, Canary of Guocoland, Toyota Asta Showroom, E-homes, Mercedes Benz workshop and the Mulberry Lane project of Capitaland in Vietnam. The company's products have been exported to many countries like Singapore, Malaysia, India, China, Indonesia, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. "We have … [Read more...] about Seamaster Paint Group: Long-term investment in Vietnam